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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1923

Page

4

Harding Memorial Campaign Seeks Three Million Dollars

Announcement from the Harding Memorial Association outlines aims to fund a mausoleum preservation of Warren G Harding’s home and a Warren G Harding Chair of Diplomacy. The campaign seeks popular contributions across Iowa to establish a national shrine and related honors.

Harding Iowa Warren G. Harding United States Ohio San Francisco Charles E. Sawyer Marion Harding Memorial Association Mr. Harding Calvin Coolidge Central University

Harding Memorial Week Drives Donations Across Nation

Donors giving one dollar or more through churches clubs lodges or banks will receive an engraved certificate bearing their name. Committees nationwide will intensify fundraising efforts during Harding Memorial Week to meet the required total.

Harding United States

Christmas club announcements in West Chester area notices

Announcements list multiple social club events in West Chester including Christmas exchanges at homes of Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Stew art, a Fortnightly club candy demonstration, the 76 Aid gathering, Methodist and Christian church group meetings, and charity bazaars at Peterson's Flower Shop and McFarlane's store with dates in December. Several entries call for donations, host changes, or attendance.

Economics Dept C. W. Stewart Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Peterson's South Side Square Ladies’ Auxiliary The United Presbyterian Church of West Chester McFarlane’s

Glendale notices and club gatherings listed

Glendale school notices list meetings for Violet Bramer’s Cyrus Chapter No 13 R A M with officers elected Friday at 8 pm. Ladies Aid meets Friday at 2 pm with social and refreshments. Mrs Cal Griggs and others entertain Lexington L A S on Dec 20. Pilotsburg L A S hosts social and supper on Dec 17. W U U meeting Thursday at 2 20 led by Mrs Geo Brinton with Psalms 95 1 at Miss Ethel Atkinson home.

Cal Griggs Bert Dill Everett Smith Lexington L. A U. U Geo. Brinton Ethel Atkinson Weat 2Nd Street

Ask Carl LeBuhn Why This Year Outshines 1921 and 1922

The query asks Carl LeBuhn to explain why the current year is a larger year for life insurance than 1921 or 1922. It seeks insights into factors driving growth in policies, premiums, and industry trends.

Candy social and Christmas program notice

There will be a candy social and Christmas program on Thursday evening December 20 at 8 o'clock.

By-the-way Column Funny Bits and Quotes

A collage of light verse and jokes from the By-the-way column. Bits include a florist named Myrtle with flour on her face, jokes about patriots and auther, a fate of a milk question, and tales from school and the square with humorous punchlines.

Myrtle

ABE MARTIN SKEWS AD PRACTICES AND JOHNSON Wrigley

The speaker notes that banks exploit every holiday and lock up. He jokes that anyone who has chewed gum will think twice before supporting Johnson and Wrigley across the era.

Johnson and Wrigley

Two Headed Monster and Oddities Parade

A collage of humorous snippets features a father noting a "two headed" youth at breakfast, a maid headed to fishing with ironic makeup, disbelief about childhood beliefs, a businesman doubting horse hairs becoming snakes, and a quip from a teacher about Willie's open mouth.

Christmas rush at Putnam's sparks card confusion

A helper at Putnam's in New York takes a rush hour order of 25 identical Christmas cards. A hurried customer demands speed and insists on all cards, each bearing the sentiment Christmas Greetings to My Husband. The scene yields a punchline with the Old Maid remark.

Putnam's New York Charlie

Wards Presents Sensible Gift Ideas for All

A local retailer promotes sensible gift options in a call to visit in store and be convinced of value. The short note emphasizes thoughtful selections and shopper guidance during the season.

Kellogg's Bran Promises Daily Health Benefits

The advertisement touts Kellogg's Bran as a single purpose product that relieves constipation and regulates bowels through natural bulk. It claims daily consumption by every family member, offers serving tips, and notes availability in grocery stores and hotels.

Kellogg 'S Kellogg’s Kellogg's

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Meeting in West Chester

The Methodist church group at West Chester invites members to an all day meeting with Mrs. John Hough this Friday at ten o clock. Members should bring a friend six sandwiches and a dish of food and pay any unpaid dues. Refreshments provided.

Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church At West Chester John Hough

Wool nap blankets go on sale at three ninety eight

Bargain alert as wool nap blankets are priced at $3.98 at Wards. The sale emphasizes the low price on a single, large blanket amid store promotions.

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